Azerbaijan starts large-scale military exercises

12 Mar in 11:20

The large-scale exercises with the participation of various military branches, formations and military units of the Azerbaijani Army was launched today in accordance with the plan approved by the Azerbaijani President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev.

The exercises involve up to 25,000 military personnel, up to 250 tanks and other armored vehicles, up to 1000 missiles and artillery systems of different caliber, multiple launch rocket systems and mortars, up to 50 army and front-line aviation for various purposes.

The exercises will last until March 17, according to the message posted of the Azerbaijan Defense Ministry's website.